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NO. 

12  A Capita]  Match,  farce,  1 act.  by  J.  M.  Morton 

30  A Day  Well  Spent,  farce,  1 ac!,  by  John  Oxenford 

2 A Desperate  Game,  comic  drama,  1 act,  by  Morton ” 

75  Adrift,  temperance  drama,  3 acts,  by  C W.  Babcock,  M.  D 

80  Alarmingly  Suspicious,  comedie  ta,  1 act,  J.  P.  Simpson 

39  A Life’s  Revenge,  drama,  3 acts,  by  W.  E.  Suter 

78  An  A wail  Criminal,  farce,  1 act,  by  J.  Palgrave  Simpson  

15  An  Unhappy  Pair,  ethiopian  farce,  1 act,  by  G.  W.  H.  Griffin 

05  An  Unwelc  >me  Return,  com.  intl’d,  1 act,  by  George  A Munson 

31  A Pet  of  the  Public,  farce,  1 act,  by  Edward  Sterling  

21  A Romantic  Attachment,  comedietta,  1 act,  by  Arthur  Wood 

43  Arrah  DeBaugb.  drama,  5 acts,  by  F.  C.  Kinnamau 

123  A Thrilling  Item,  farce.  1 act,  by  Newton  Ghisnel 

73  At  Last,  temperance  drama,  3 acts,  by  G.  C.  Vautrot 

20  A Ticket  of  Leave,  farce,  1 act,  by  Watts  Phillips 

12o  Auld  Robin  Gray,  emo.  drama,  5 acts,  Malcolm  Stuart  Taylor,  25  cents 

100  Aurora  Floyd,  drama,  2 acts,  by  W.  E.  Suter 

89  Beauty  of  Lyons,  dom.  crama,  3 acts,  by  W T.  Moncrieff 

8 Bett.  r Half,  comedietta,  i act,  by  T.  J.  Williams 

98  Black  Statue,  ethiop  an  farce,  1 act,  by  « . White 

113  Bill  Detrick,  melodrama,  3 acts,  by  A.  Newton  Field 

80  Black  vs.  White,  farce,  1 act,  by  George  S.  Vautrot 

14  Brigands  of  Calabria,  rom.  drama,  1 act,  W.  E.  Suter 

22  Captain  Smith,  farce,  1 act,  by  E.  Berrie 

84  Cheek  will  Win,  farce,  1 act,  by  W.  E.  Suter. 

49  Der  two  Surprises,  Dutch  farce,  1 act,  by  M.  A.  D.  Clifton 

72  Deuce  is  in  Him,  farce.  1 act,  by  R J.  Raymond 

19  Did  I Dream  it  ? farce,  1 act,  by  J.  P.  Wooler 

42  Domestic  Felicity,  farce,  1 act,  by  Hattie  L.  Lambla 

00  Driven  to  the  Wall,  play,  4 acts,  by  A.  D.  Ames 

27  Fetter  Lane  to  Gravesend,  ethiopean  farce 

13  Give  me  my  Wife,  farce,  1 act,  by  W.  E.  Suter 

117  Hal  Hazard,  military  drama,  4 acts,  by  Fred.  G.  Andrews 

50  How  She  Has  Her  Own  Way,  sketch  m 1 act,  by  Ida  M.  Buxton 

24  Handy  Andy,  ethiopean  farce,  1 act 

00  Hans,  the  Dutch  J.  P.,  Dutch  farce,  1 act,  by  F.  L.  Cutler. 

1!0  Hash,  farce,  1 act,  by  W Henri  Wilkins 

52  Henry  Granden,  drama,  3 acts  by  Frank  L.  Bingham 

17  Hints  on  Elocution  and  how  to  become  an  Actor 

103  How  Sister  P.  got  Child  Baptized,  ethiopean  farce,  1 act 

70  How  He  Did  if,  comic  drama,  1 act  by  John  Parry 

74  How  to  Tame  Your  Mother-in-law,  farce,  1 act.  by  H.  J.  Byron 

35  How  Stout  You’re  Ge  ting,  farce,  1 act.  by  J.  M.  Morton 

20  Hunter  of  the  Alps,  drama,  1 act,  by  Wm.  Dimond 

47  In  the  Wrong  Box,  ethiopian  farce,  1 act,  by  M A.  D.  Clifton 

95  In  the  Wr  ng  Clothes,  farce,  1 act 

77  doe’s  Visit,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act,  by  A.  Leavitt  and  H.  Eagan 

11  John  Smith,  farce,  1 act,  by  W.  Hancock 

99  Jumbo  Jum,  farce,  1 act 

82  Killing  Time,  farce,  1 act 

9 Lady  Audley's  Secret,  drama,  2 acts,  by  W.  E.  Suter 

3 Lady  of  Lyons,  drama,  5 acts,  by  Bulwer 

10 » Lost,  temperance  drama,  3 acts,  by  F.  L.  Cutler 

100  Lodgings  for  Two,  comic  sketch,  1 act,  by  F.  L.  Cutler 

40  Man  and  Wife,  drama,  5 acts,  by  11.  A.  Webber 

91  Michael  Erie,  dram  >,  2 acts,  by  Egerton  Wilks 

30  Miller  of  Derwent  Water,  drama,  3 acts,  by  E.  Fitzball  

88  Mischievous  Nigger,  Ethiopian  farce.  1 act,  by  C.  While 

34  Mistletoe  Bough;"  melodrama,  2 acts,  by  C.  Somerset 

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OLD  POMPEY. 

! AN  ETHIOPEAN  SKETCH, 

IN  ONE  SCENE, 

F.  GUTJLER, 

/ AUTHOR  OR 

Mans , Dutch  J.  P;  Lost,  or  the  Fruits  of  the  Glass ; Lodg- 

ings for  Two;  That  Boy  Sam;  The  Sham  Professor , 
TFante#  a Husband ; Happy  Frank’s  Song 
and  Joke  Bock;  Cuff  s Luck , <£;c. 


Entered  according  to  the  act  of  Congress , in  the  year  188$,  by 
A.  D.  AMES, 

in  the  office  of  the  Librarian  of  Congress , at  Washington, 


“-CLYDE,  OHIO,—  - 

A.  D.  AMES,  PUBLISHER. 


OLD  POM  PE  Y, 


Pompeyf 

Flora, 


— CHARACTERS  — 


/ 


l 

I 

Scene— A Street. 


an  Aged  Dartey, 
a Young  'ady 


I . 

Costumes  suitable  for  the  Character^ 

I 


(20) 


Time  of  performance— T wenty  minutes. 


SCENE. — A Street — Music , “ Home  Sweet  Home ” at  rise  of 

curtain . 


Enter  Pomp , r.,  hobbles  slowly  to  c.,  stops,  listens  to  music. 


Pomp . 

“Home  Sweet  Home.”  How  often  have  T sighed  to  see  de 
ole  place  once  more,  an’  my  ole  massa  an’  missus,  an’  young 
Miss  Flora.  Blit  dar’s  no  use  talkin’,  de  ole  man’s  about  done 
wid  life’s  journey.  A few  more  mfles,  an’  he’ll  lay  dese  bones 
down  for  de  las’  time — dat’s  what  de  matter. 

[shakes  head  slowly — song  introduced 


A RELIC  OB  DE  CRUEL  SLAVERY  DAYS, 

— o — 

Air — u Little  Old  Log  Cabin  in  the  Lane.” 

Prelude . 

Pomp. 

(sings.)  I’se  trabblin’  down  de  hill  ob  life, 

An’  d e j o u r n ey  ’ s aim  os  t o 1 er , * 

An’  de  ole  man’s  ready  for  to  go; 


(21) 


22 


OLD  POMPEY. 


1 long  to  meet  de  lubed  ones, 

On  dat  promised  happy  shore, 

An’  dere  we’ll  sing  togedder  eber  rao’j 
Oh  I’se  longin’  for  de  time  to  come, 
"When  dis  darkey  he  can  go. 

De  grass  is  growin’  green  ober  de  graves 
Of  de  friends  I lubed  so  fondly, 

Dey  all  left  me  years  ago; 

l’se  a relic  ob  de  cruel  slavery  days. 


Enter,  Flora , n.,  discovers  Pomp* 

Flora . 

[aside]  Old  Pompev,  as  sure  as  the  world,  (aloud)  Pomp, 
don’t  you  know  me? 


Who  calls  ole  Pomp  ? 


Pomp, 


Flora . 


Why,  Pomp,  have  you  forgotten  little  Flora,  whom  you  used 
to  dance  upon  your  knee  ? 

Pomp . 

It  can’t  be  possible.  Little  Flora,  well,  well,  an’  my  ole  ma3- 
sa  and  missus — 

Flora . 

Are  both  well,  and  will  be  glad  to  see  you  once  more.  W 
have  left  the  old  plantation,  and  now  live  in  the  city.  Papa 
was  saying  but  the  other  day  that  he  wished  he  Knew  what 
had  become  of  you,  and  whether  you  were  alive  yet.  He  will 
be  pleased  to  welcome  you  home,  and  you  shall  never  leave  ua 
again. 

Pomp . 

(slowly  shaking  his  head ) Yes,  I will.  De  ole  man’s  been  a 
trablin’  de  road  for  a good  many  years,  an’  now  he’s  only 
waiting  for  de  call. 


■y-ZFT 


Flora . 


Well,  cheer  up,  Pomp,  and  think  of  the  promise  contained  in 
that  good  old  song  you  learned  me  when  I was  but  a child. 


23 


OtiD  POMPEY. 

Pomp. 

Flora,  De  “Sweet  Bye  and  Bye,”  I remember  it  well.  Miss 
won’t  .you  sing  just  one  verse  of  that  good  old  song,  just  to 
cheer  de  ole  man  a bit;  den  I want’s  to  go  wid  you  an’  see  my 
ole  massa  an-  missus  once  more. 

Prelude , 

Flora  sings  first  verse  of  u Sweet  Bye  and  Bye”  Pomp  joins  in 
on  chorus , at  close  of  which  Flora  takes  Pomp  by  the  arm 
and  assists  him  to  walk  slowly  down  street , L.,  repeat  chorus 
slowly  while  walking  down  street . 


CURTAIL 


AMES’  STANDARD  AND  MINOR  DRAMA. 

90  Jumbo  Jiirn.  An  original  farce  in  1 act,  4 males,  3 females,  at 
'rst  produced  at  the  Boston  Theatre.  Scenes  simple  and  easily  arranged, 
'ostumes  modern.  Any  one  ambitious  to  play  a first-class  negro  character* 
oil  of  genuine  fun  and  humor,  need  look  no  further,  ft  will  keep  an  audi- 
ence in  roars  of  laughter.  Time  of  performance  about  30  minutes. 

190^  Aurora  F’ioyd.  A drama  in  3 acts,  by  C.  H.  Hazlewood,  7 male, 
2 females.  Every  character  represented  is  worthy  of  being  acted  by  the 
best  artists.  The  plot  is  full  of  mystery,  and  the  drama  is  intensely  inter- 
esting. Costumes  modern  Time  about  2 hours. 

1©1  Xiie  Cossitia^  M Original  farce  by  W.  Henri  Wilkins,  3 

male,  l female.  Costumes  modern.  Time  30  minutes.  A plain  rooru  very 
easy  to  arrange. 

103  The  Turn  «>f  the  Tide.  A nautical  and  temperance  drama, 
in  3 acts,  by  W.  Henri  Wilkins,  7 male,  4 female  characters.  Since  “Out 
in  the  Streets”  was  published  nothing  has  been  so  popular  with  amateur 
companies  as  this.  Scene  easily  arranged.  Costumes  modern.  Capital 
aegro  character,  which  will  keep  an  audience  in  roars  of  laughter. 

108  How  Sister  Paxcy  gother  Child  Baptized.  An  ethio- 
pian  sketch  in  1 scene,  by  J.  S.  R.  Shaw,  2 male  and  1 female.  Scene, 
itchen.  Time,  20  minutes.  Funny  enough. 

104  Tost,  or  tlie  Fruits  of  the  Glass.  A temperance  drama  in 

S acts,  by  F.  L.  Cutler,  6 males  and  2 females.  No  more  effective  temper- 
ance lecture  Hvas  ever  delivered  than  this  play  is,  if  properly  presented. 
It  is  entirely  new,  and  was  written  expressly  for  this  list.  Easily  produc- 
ed. Costumes  modern.  Time  1 hour  and  a half. 

105  Through  Saow  and  Sanshiue.  An  , original  drama  in  5 
acts,  by  Montgomery  <fc  Steed,  as  originally  performed,  6 male  and  4 fe- 
males. Costumes  modern.  Time,  2 hours.  A fine  drama  with  enough 
comedy  to  please  all. 

100  Lodgings  for  Two.  A farce  in  one  scene,  by  F.  L.  Cutler,  3 

male  characters,  viz.  yankee,  dutchman  and  pompous  landlord.  Scene, 
plain  room.  Costumes  to  please  the  actors  j time  20  minutes.  An  excellent 
afterpiece. 

10T  School.  An  ethiopian  farce  in  1 act,  by  A.  Newton  Field,  5 
males,  with  scholars  ad  lib.  Time  of  representation,  20  minutes.  This 
farce  has  been  produced  by  the  best  minstrel  companies  on  the  road,  and 
never  fails  to  bring  down  the  house. 

108  Those  Awful  Hoys.  An  ethiopian  farce  / in  one  act,  by  A. 
Newton  Field,  6 male  characters.  Time,  20  minutes.  Costumes  a little 
loud.  Easily  produced. 

109.  Other  People’s  Children.  An  ethiopian  farce  in  3 scenes, 

by  A.  Newton  Field,  3 male.  2 female  children.  The  exploits  of  Budgie 
and  Toddie  are  funny  enough  for  any  one.  Costumes  appropriate.  Time, 
20  minutes. 

110  Inverses.  Domestic  drama  in  5 acts,  by  A.  Newton  Field,  12 
males,  6 females.  A fine  play  which  never  fails  to  please  both  company 
and  public.  Characters  evenly  distributed,  and  well  drawn.  Scenery  not 
difficult  to  arrange,  and  costumes  modern.  Time  2 1-4  hours. 

3 11  The  Yankee  T&aielist.  An  uproariously  funny  farce,  in  1 act, 
by  A.  Newton  Field,  3 male,  1 female.  Leading  comedy  part  for  Yankee, 
aid  man  and  juvenile  lady.  Costumes  modern.  Time,  30  minutes.  The 
Yankee  falls  in  love,  and  is  determined  to  have  his  girl  in  spite  of  all  op- 
position— he  gets  her,  too. 

113  The  Itfew  Magdalen.  A drama  in  a prologue  and  3 acts,  by 
A.  Newton  Field,  from  Wilkie  Collins’  novel  of  the  same  name — 8 males,  S 
females.  Many  first  class  arsists  have  starred  in  the  character  of  Mere/ 
Uerrick.  Costumes  modern.  Time  2 hours.  — 


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Wilkins’  Amateur  Dramas.  - 

Designed  expressly  for  the  use  of  Schools,  Amateur  Dramatic  and  Church 
entertainments.  This  volume  contains  the  following  plays:  Rock  Allen 

the  Orphan,  or  Lost  and  Found ; Three  Glasses  a Day,  or  The  Broken 
Horae;  Mother’s  Fool,  The  Reward  of  Crime,  or  The  Love  of  Gold;  The 
Coming  Man  ; The  Turn  of  the  Tide,  or  Wrecked  in  Port ; Hash.  Neatly 
bound  in  cloth,  price  75  cents. 

Gems  from  my  Repertoire* — A choice  selection  of  Recitations* 
embracing  the  best  and  most  popular  in  the  language.  Sixty  pages.  Sent 
post-paid  on  receipt  of  15  cents. 

Ames’  Guide  to  the  Theatres  and  Malls  in  Ohio. — The  mos* 
eomplete  guide  ever  published.  It  gives  population  of  cities  and  towns, 
seating  cn nacity  of  hall,  size  of  stage,  rent,  and  in  fact  every  question  i* 
answered  that  advance  agents  or  managers  wish  to  know.  Price  75  cent* 

by  mail. 

— !—  SHEET  MUSIC*  — !— 

That  Tittle  Blaeh  Mustache. — Comic  Song  and  chorus,  by  Jamea 
M.  Dow.  Very  taking  and  a great  success.  Price  30  cents. 

Fayette  Waltz. — For  piano  or  organ,  by  Will  R.  Reynolds.  Easy 
and  very  pretty.  Price  25  cents. 

Wait  for  the  Turn  ot  the  Tide. —As  sung  in  Wilkins’  Drama 
“The  Turn  of  the  Tide.”  Arranged  as  a quartette  by  Will  R.  Reynolds. 
Very  suitable  for  exhibitions,  as  it  is  easy  and  at  the  same  time  very  pleas- 
ing. Price  30  cents. 

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They  cam  easily  and  safely  be  sent  to  any  part  ot  the  United  States.  One 
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Eightning  for  Private  Theatricals.— Very  many  dramas  con- 
tain storms,  which  unless  given  in  an  artistic  manner  are  more  laughable 
than  otherwise.  To  make  them  successful  good  lightning  is  essential. 
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directions  for  its  use,  to  any  address,  for  50  cents  The  effect  produced  by 
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per  box  25  cents. 

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Will  adhere  very  strongly  in  the  hottest  weather.  Price  per  package 
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25  cents. 

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Irade.  They  can  be  sent  by  mail  to  any  one  on  receipt  of  the  price. 

Addrbss, 

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Gij  de,  Ohio. 


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HE W MILITARY  ALLEGORY. 


The  Spy  &£  Atlanta, 

A grand  military  allegory  in  6 acts,  by  A.  X>  Amos  and  0.  G. 
Bartley,  14  male,  3 female  characters,  with  as  many  supernumary 
ladies  and  gents  as  the  stage  may  afford  room  for.  This  great  play 
is  founded  on  incidents  which  actually  occured  during  the  way  of 
the  Rebellion — it  introduces  Ohio’s  brave  and  gallant  McPhersoR^— 
the  actual  manner  of  his  capture  and  death  is  shown.  It  abounds 
with  the  most  beautiful  tableaux,  drill,  marches,  scenes  upon  the 
battle  field,  in  Andersonville,  etc.,  and  is  pronounced  by  the  press 
and  public,  the  most  successful  military  play  ever  produced.  G.  A. 
R.  Posts,  Military  Companies  and  other  organizations,  who  may 
wish  something  which  will  draw,  should  produce  it.  It  may  not  be 
out  of  place  to  add  that  this  play  with  the  incidents  ot  the  death  of 
the  gallant  McPherson,  was  written  with  the  full  consent  of  the 
General’s  brother,  R.  B.  McPherson,  since  dead,  who  fully  approved 
of  it.  Below  will  be  found  a synopsis  of  incidents,  etc. 

SYNOPSIS  OF  INCIDENTS. 

Acrr  1st.  Home  of  Farmer  Dalton,  “don’t  talk  politics.”  The  dinner  hour. 
News  from  Fort  Sumpter,  and  call  for  75,000  men.  Quarrel  of  old  friends. 
“They  liung  traitors  in  former  times.”  Oath  of  vengeance.  The  patriotic 
Dutchman.  His  wonderful  story.  Husband  and  wile.  “Go,  and  may  God 
bless  you.”  Little  Willie.  “Dot  dog.”  The  Dutchman  organizes  a compa- 
ny. Parting  of  lovers,  and  “parting  for  ever.”  “Coantry  first  and  love 
afterwards.”  Schneider,  the  Dutchman,  and  his  new  company.  He  means 
business  and  shows  his  “poys”  that  he  understands  military  business.  En- 
listing. Schneider  and  liis  company  sign  the  rolls.  The  Daltons.  “Hus- 
band, must  you  go?”  Duty.  Little  Willie.  “Please,  mother,  may  I go?” 
Presentation  of  the  flag.  Parting  of  loved  ones. 

ACT  2nd.  Camp  by  night.  The  letter  from  home.  Army  duties.  Songs 
and  merriment.  “Tenting on  the  ol.d  camp  ground.”  Inspection  of  the 
regiment.  Generals  McPherson  and  Sherman.  News  from  Atlanta.  A 
brave  man  required.  The  dangerous  mission.  Promise  of  promotion  given 
by  McPherson.  Departure  of  the  spy.  The  Confederate  camp.  Capt.  St. 
Clair’s  soliloquy.  Plotting.  Pete.  The  old  Negro  is  used  rather  roughly. 
Father  and  son.  The  man  who  stutters  so  badly.  The  discovery.  “A  spy.” 
“Do  your  worst,  you  cowardly  traitor.”  Pete  makes  himself  useful.  “No 
chance  of  life.”  Thrilling  tableau  and  capture  of  St.  Clair.  Escape  of  St. 
Clair.  The  pursuit.  Generals  McPherson  and  Sherman.  News  from  the 
front,  McPherson  preparing  for  battle.  Firing  on  the  left.  “I  must  at  once 
ascertain  the  cause.”  The  rebel  squad.  McPherson’s  danger.  “Halt  and 
surrender.”  The  fatal  shot.  “It  is  General  McPherson ; you  have  killed 
the  best  man  in  the  Union  Army.” 

Act  3d.  Return  of  the  spy.  Shermau  hears  of  the  death  of  his  friend.  The 
enemy’s  lines  in  motion.  The  long  roll  and  general  engagement. 

Acrlth.  Battlefield  by  night.  “Water!  I am  dying  for  the  want,  of  water.” 
Little  Willie.  The  traitor  forgiven.  Edwin  and  Willie  are  made  prisoners. 
The  discovery,  and  renewal  of  the  oath  of  vengeance. 

Act  5th.  Andersonville  with  all  its  horrors.  Hope  of  being  exchanged.  The 
last  crust  of  bread.  St.  Clair  informs  Edwin  of  the  arrival  of  his  wife. 
Fears  of  insanity,  and  prayers  to  God  for  reason  to  know  her.  The  maniac. 
“Oh,  brother,  don’t  you  know  me?  I am  your  brother  Willie.”  Maud  ar- 
rives. Terror  on  beholding  her  husband.  “He  must  know  me.”  The  pic- 
ture. The  recognition  of  the  picture,  and  “you  are — no  1 can  not  be  wrong, 
you  are  Maud,  my  wife,  thank  God.”  Villainy  of  St.  Clair.  The  cry  for 
bread.  Bravery  of  Willie.  The  fatal  shot,  and  death,  of  the  brave  boy. 
Madness.  The  curse.  “Boys,  let  us  pray  that  this  may  soon  end.”  The 
rescue. 

Act  6th.  News  of  the  surrender  of  Lee.  The  new  love.  The  vacant  chair. 
Happiness  of  Pete.  Return  of  the  boys,  and  joyful  meeting  of  loved  ones. 
Bummer’s  march,  and  beautiful  tableau. 

Price,  25  cents  per  copy. 


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Mother’s  Fool,  farce,  1 act,  by  W.  Henri  Wilkins 

Mr.  & Mrs.  Pringle,  farce,  1 act,  by  Do  i T.  De  Treuba  Cosio 

My  Heart’s  in  tbe  Highlands,  farce,  1 act 

My  Wife’s  Relations,  comedietta,  1 act,  by  Walter  Gordon 

No  Cure  No  Pay,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act,  by  G.  W.  H Griffin 

Not  as  Deaf  as  He  Seems,  Et  hiopian  farce.  1 act 

Not  so  Bad  After  All,  comedy,  3 acts,  by  Wybert  Reeve 

Obedience,  comedietta,  1 act,  by  Hattie  L.  Lambla 

Old  Phil’s  Birthday,  drama,  2 acts,  by  J.  P.  Wooler 

On  the  Sly,  farce,  1 act,  by  John  Madison  Morton  : 

Other  People’s  Children,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 ; ct,  by  A.  N.  Field. 
Our  Daughters,  society  comedy,  4 acts,  by  Fred  L.  Greenwood... 

Outcast’s  Wife,  drama,  3 acts,  oy  Colin  H.  Hazelwood 

Out  on  the  World,  drama,  3 acts. 

Out  in  the  Streets,  temperance  drama.  3 acts,  by  S,  N.  Cook 

Paddy  Miles’  Boy,  Irish  farce,  1 act,  by  James  Pilgrim 

Painter  of  Ghent,  play,  1 act,  by  Douglass  Jerrold 

Passions,  comedy,  4 acts,  by  F.  Marmaduke  Dey 

Poacher’s  Doom,  domestic  drama,  3 acts,  by  A.  D.  \mes 

Rescued,  temperance  drama,  2 acts,  by  C.  H.  Gilbert 

Reverses,  domestic  drama,  5 acts,  by  A.  Newton  Field 

Hock  Allen  the  orphan,  drama,  1 act,  by  W.  Henri  Wilkins 

Rooms  to  Let  without  Board,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act 

Saved,  temperance  sketch,  1 act,  by  Edwin  Tardy 

Schnaps,  Dutch  farce,  1 act,  by  M.  A.  D.  Cliffton 

chool,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act,  by  A.  Newton  Field 

S.  H.  a.  M.  Pinafore,  burlesque,  1 act.  by  W.  Henri  Wilkins 


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Somebody’s  Nobody,  farce,  1 act,  by  C.  A.  Maltby  .. 

Sixteen  Thousand  Years  ^go,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act. 

Sport  with  a Sportsman,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act 

Spy  of  Atlanta,  military  allegory,  6 acts,  by  A.  D.  Ames,  25  cents. 

Stage  Struck  Darkey,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act 

Stocks  Up,  Stocks  Down,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act 

Ten  Nights  in  a Bar  Room,  temperance  drama,  5 acts 

That  Boy  Sam,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act,  by  E.  L.  Cutler 

That  Mysterious  Bundle,  farce,  1 act.  by  H.  L.  Lambla 

The  Bewitched  Closet,  sketch,  1 act,  by  H.  L.  Lambla 

The  Biter  Bit,  comedy,  2 acts,  by  Barham  Livius 

The  Coming  Man,  farce,  1 act,  by  W.  Henri  Wilkins 

The  False  Friend,  drama,  2 acts,  by  George  S.  Vautrot 

'I  he  Fatal  blow,  melodrama,  2 acts,  by  Edward  Fitzball 

The  Forty-Niners,  or  The  Pioneer’s  Daughter,  border  drama,  5 acts, 

by  T.  W.  Hanshew 

The  Gentleman  in  Black,  drama,  2 acts,  by  W.  H.  Murray  

The  New  Magdalen,  drama,  pro.  3 acts,  by  A.  Newton  Field 

The  Popcorn  Man,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act,  by  A.  Newton  Field 

The  Reward  of  Crime,  drama,  2 acts,  by  W.  Henri  v\  ilkins 

The  Serf,  tragedy,  5 acts,  by  R,  Talbot 

The  Sham  Professor,  farce,  1 act,  by  F.  L.  Cutler..  

The  Studio,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act 

Turn  of  the  Tide,  temperance  drama,  3 acts,  by  W.  Henri  Wilkins.. 

The  Two  T.  J’s,  fare j,  1 act,  by  Marlin  Beecher 

The  Vow  of  the  Ornani,  drama,  3 acts,  by  J.  N.  Gotthold 

Thirty-three  next  Birthday,  farce,  1 act,  by  M.  Morton 

Those  Awful  Boys,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act,. by  A.  Newton  Field 

Three  Glasses  a Day,  temperance  drama,  2 acts,  W.  Henri  Wilkins. . 

Through  Snow  and  Sunshine,  drama,  5 acts 

Twain’s  Dodging,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act,  by  A.  Newton  Field 

When  Women  Weep,  comedietta,  1 act,  by  J.  N.  Gotthold 

Wooing  Under  Difficulties,  farce,  1 act,  by  J.  T.  Douglass 

Won  at  Last,  comedy  drama,  3 acts,  by  Wybert  Reeve  

Whicn  will  lie  Marry,  farce,  1 act,  by  Thomas  E.  Wilks 

Wrecked,  temperance  drama.  2 acts,  by  A.  D.  Ames 

Yankee  Duelist,  farce,  1 act,  by  A.  Newton  Field 


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New  Music ! Latest  and  Best ! 

TJiat  tittle  H£a<*k  Mlustacke. — Comic  Song  and  chorus,  by  Jame» 

M.  Dow.  Very  taking,  an  1 a great  success.  Price  30  cents. 

Fayette  Waltz.- -For  piano  or  organ,  by  Will  R.  Reynolds.  Easy 
and  very  pretty.  Price  25  cents. 

Wait  4*oi'  tlie  Turn  of  tlie  Tide. — As  sung  in  Wilkins’  Drama, 

“The  Turn  of  the  Tide.”  Arranged  as  a quartette  by  Will  R.  Reynolds. 
Very  suitable  for  exhibitions,  as  it  is  easy,  and  at  the  same  time  very  pleas- 
ing. Price  30  cents.  • 

jij  > a me  Tas  Heiurieli  Flans. — A roaring  Dutch  Song,  words  by 
W.  H.  Spangler,  Jr.,  music  by  F.  O.  Wilson.  This  song  has  made  a great 
hit,  and  is  pionounced  by  both  Press  and  Public  the  greatest  hit  of  many 
years.  Of  moderate  difficulty.  No  Dutch  Comedian  can  afford  to  be 
without  it.  Price  30  cents. 

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New  Plays  Just  Issued. 

Passions.  An  original  comedy,  in  4 acts,  by  F.  Marmaduke  Dev,  8 
male  and  4 female  characters.  This  comedy  is  a great  success,  and  will  be 
a favorite  with  both  dramatic  companies  and  the  public.  An  American 
piay,  the  scene  being  laid  in  Brooktin.  N.  Y.  Scenery  easily  arranged. 
Time  of  playing  about  one  hour  and  45  minutes.  Order  a copy,  it  will 
p ease  you. 

Tlie  Forty-Miners,  or  tlie  Pioneer’*  Daughter.  A pictur- 
esque American  drama,  in  5 acts,  by  T.  W.tHansaew,  10  male  and  4 fe- 
males. A thrilling  border  play.  Time  2 hours. 

S.  II.  A.  MI.  Piiialore.  A burlesque  on  FI.  M.  S.  Pinafore,  by  W. 
Henri  Wilkins,  5 male  and  3 females.  It  is  uproarously  funny.  Easily 
produced,  and  the  same  airs  are  used  as  in  the  original  Pinafore.  It  con- 
tains Dutch,  Irish,  and  Negro  characters,  and  will  please  all.  Time  of 
performance  30  minutes. 

Anld  flokin  Gray.  A Grand  Emotional  drama  in  5 acts,  by  Mal- 
colm Stuart  Taylor,  dramatized  from  the  famous  Scotch  ballad  of  the  same 
name,  by  Lady  Anne  Barnard.  It  has  13  male  and  8 female  characters. 
Not  a poor  character  in  the  Play,  Time  2 1-2  hours — now  published  for 
the  first  time.  Price  2b  cents. 

Wanted  a IXnskand.  A Dutch  Sketch  in  1 scene,  by  F.  L.  Cutler, 

2 male,  1 female.  Very  funny.  Time  20  minutes. 

Cull’s  Tuck.  An  Ethiopian  Sketch,  by  F.  L.  Cutler,  2 males,  1 fe- 
male. Another  of  Mr.  Culler’s  best.  Time  15  minutes. 

Old  Pompey.  An  Ethiopian  Sketch  in  1 scene,  by  F.  L.  Cutler,  l 
male,  l female.  Good  character  for  an  aged  darkey  impersonator.  Will 
always  please..  Time  20  minutes. 

Happy  Frank’s  Comic  Song  and  Joke  Hook.  Containsa  choice 

collection  of  original  Songs,  Jokes,  Conumdrums,  Stump  Speaches  etc. 
In  addition  to  the'  above,  it  also  contains  one  complete  Dutch  Sketch,  one 
Ethiopian  Farce,  and  a Negro  Sketch,  all  of  which  have  never  before  been 
published.  Price  15  cents  per  copy. 

All  the  above-Plays  15  cents  each,  unless  marked  otherwise. 
Addresi.  A.  D.  AMES,  Publisher, 

Clyde.  Ohio 


